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jolito Kalyra Elevates Aged Care Experience With Boomi IntegrationJim Cramer examines Wall Street's reaction to Trump Treasury secretary pickAs part of its continued effort to drive sustainability in the maritime industry, German container line Hapag-Lloyd succeeds in reducing both emissions and operational costs through implementing Shipshave’s In Transit Cleaning of Hull (ITCH) solution, with the results documented and confirmed by class society DNV. In order to independently verify the benefit of proactive fouling removal, Shipshave in cooperation with Hapag-Lloyd commissioned DNV to analyse operational performance data from two Hapag-Lloyd container ships equipped with the ITCH solution. The vessels are of 8,749-TEU and 18,800-TEU, respectively, of different ages and with different trading profiles. The analysis included data harvested from both vessels over a 17-month period, allowing for an in-depth consideration of ‘trend over time’ to examine whether Hapag-Lloyd’s proactive approach to hull cleaning delivered a representative and consistent result. In its report following the assessment, DNV confirms that both ships achieved a significant fuel saving and reduction in emissions based on improved energy efficiency. According to the DNV study, the actual reduction in fuel and emissions varied between them due to their different dimensions and operating profile, but both were impressive. One saw a staggering 16% improvement in performance equal to a reduction in fuel consumption of approximately 8.4 tons per day – which equates to removing the emissions of over 4,900 fossil-fuel-driven cars over the same time period. The other vessel showed better initial performance but still achieved a reduction in fuel consumption of just under 5%. The performance was maintained over time by regularly using the ITCH unit. These key figures clearly demonstrate how Hapag-Lloyd is maintaining its leadership in sustainability and efficiency, managing fouling to reduce drag and lower emissions for long-term benefits. “We are very pleased that this analysis from DNV confirms our internal assessment of the result achieved by the implementation of ITCH. This method reflects our proactive approach to reducing emissions caused by biofouling,” said Nikhilesh Bhatia, Director Fleet Energy Efficiency, being responsible for the ITCH project at Hapag-Lloyd. Over the assessment period, the ITCH system successfully managed hull biofouling, by initially reducing resistance. Additional fouling would accumulate over time without repeated hull cleaning. Proactive grooming prevents future degradation of vessel performance due to fouling re-growth. This long-term effect was not accounted for in the analysis and is likely to underestimate the total economic benefit of proactive cleaning with ITCH. Nevertheless, Return on Investment (ROI) from the ITCH system for the two vessels was under 3 months at sea in these cases. “The findings of this case study emphasize the critical role of minimizing biofouling in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from shipping. As outlined in our recent Maritime Forecast to 2050 report, regular or proactive hull cleaning remains one of the most effective strategies to achieve this goal,” said Dr. Uwe Hollenbach, Senior Principal Consultant at DNV Maritime Advisory, Ship Performance Center, Hamburg. Hapag-Lloyd’s Nikhilesh Bhatia said: “This is an excellent example of how Hapag-Lloyd promotes sustainable maritime transport, by implementing innovative technology leading to reduced emissions and improved financial performance both in the short and long term.” In summary, Hapag-Lloyd’s commitment to sustainable shipping through innovative green technologies such as ITCH show the company’s dedication to responsible shipping practices. With ITCH, prioritising sustainability with a clean hull will lead to a healthier ocean, planet, and strengthen the bottom line. Source: Shipshave

Concerns raised over hospitality staff after smoking curbs ditchedA move to scrap free home to school transport for post-16 Newcastle school pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has been paused. Council bosses have delayed a decision to cut the service, which was expected to be taken on Monday night, saying that they would look again at the civic centre’s financial troubles. Parents of SEND pupils who spoke to the Local Democracy Reporting Service ahead of Newcastle City Council ’s cabinet meeting warned that pulling the free transport would risk cutting short the education of some of Tyneside’s most vulnerable children. Neighbouring North Tyneside Council, however, has signed off on changes that will introduce a £672-per-year charge for post-16 pupils to access its home to school travel arrangements. Both local authorities have warned that it is no longer financially sustainable for them to keep providing the free transport, which councils are not legally required to fund for post-16 pupils, amid spiralling bills and mounting pressure on their social care services. But mum-of-three Amberlie Wood-Burton called the proposed end of the Newcastle post-16 provision “disgusting” and “discriminatory”. She said that her severely autistic son would not be able to travel to school himself and that many families would find it impossible to arrange alternatives themselves, particularly parents who do not drive or who also have children at other schools, or rely on public transport. The 37-year-old, from West Denton, added: “A lot of us parents will probably have to cut their education short, by removing them from school at 16, because of this decision.” Amy Hutton, from Blucher, worries that her 15-year-old daughter will be unable to continue her studies at the school she attends 20 miles away in Ashington if the cut goes ahead. She added: “There is a chronic shortage of places she could go. Some of these children just won’t go to school [if post-16 transport is cut]. “These are the most vulnerable children in our city. Some of them couldn’t get the bus – never mind with a carer, some can’t get on at all because of sensory issues and anxiety.” Lesley Storey, Labour ’s cabinet member for children and families in Newcastle, said the move was “not a decision we would ever take lightly and all options have been reviewed”. She confirmed on Monday that civic centre officers had been instructed to produce further financial modelling on the change and that the decision would now be made at a later date. Coun Storey said the delay would also allow the council to take into account a Government announcement on council funding that is expected this week, though she warned that the authority would likely have to go ahead with the cut if there is “no clear scope for additional funding specifically for SEND transport”. Coun Storey added: “That is never a decision that any cabinet wishes to make but we have a responsibility to residents in Newcastle to deliver a balanced budget. Not doing so could put all our services at risk. “Regardless of any decision on this matter, we are continuing to expand our independent travel training programme, which has been widely praised by young people and their parents/carers. We are also doing everything we can to work with those potentially affected to ensure they are aware of the additional support available to support post-16 SEND students, and how this can be used to support them with their travel arrangements.” There are currently 189 post-16 learners in Newcastle whose transport is paid for by the council, at an estimated cost of £131,000 per month, while the local authority is due to announce plans to slash £24 million from its budgets in the coming weeks. In North Tyneside, meanwhile, the council’s cabinet heard earlier on Monday afternoon how it expects to overspend its home to school transport budget for 2024/25 by £1.8 million. Coun Steven Phillips, Labour’s cabinet member for inclusion, employment and skills, said the authority acknowledged public concerns about its proposed cuts but that the budget pressures meant they should go ahead. The changes in North Tyneside, which will come into effect in September 2025, include: Introducing a £672 charge per academic year towards the cost of post-16 travel assistance; No longer reimbursing 50% of travel costs of pupils attending mainstream education; Only providing travel at the start and end of the school day, no longer accommodating pupils on part-time timetables; and Removing funded bus passes for those travelling to faith schools on the grounds of religion. All children and young people who currently receive travel assistance in North Tyneside will continue to receive it until the end of their current phase of education, the council added. Join our Breaking News and Top Stories WhatsApp community for all the latest news direct to your phone. To join you need to have WhatsApp on your device. All you need to do is choose which community you want to join, click on the link and press 'join community'. 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As part of its continued effort to drive sustainability in the maritime industry, German container line Hapag-Lloyd succeeds in reducing both emissions and operational costs through implementing Shipshave’s In Transit Cleaning of Hull (ITCH) solution, with the results documented and confirmed by class society DNV. In order to independently verify the benefit of proactive fouling removal, Shipshave in cooperation with Hapag-Lloyd commissioned DNV to analyse operational performance data from two Hapag-Lloyd container ships equipped with the ITCH solution. The vessels are of 8,749-TEU and 18,800-TEU, respectively, of different ages and with different trading profiles. The analysis included data harvested from both vessels over a 17-month period, allowing for an in-depth consideration of ‘trend over time’ to examine whether Hapag-Lloyd’s proactive approach to hull cleaning delivered a representative and consistent result. In its report following the assessment, DNV confirms that both ships achieved a significant fuel saving and reduction in emissions based on improved energy efficiency. According to the DNV study, the actual reduction in fuel and emissions varied between them due to their different dimensions and operating profile, but both were impressive. One saw a staggering 16% improvement in performance equal to a reduction in fuel consumption of approximately 8.4 tons per day – which equates to removing the emissions of over 4,900 fossil-fuel-driven cars over the same time period. The other vessel showed better initial performance but still achieved a reduction in fuel consumption of just under 5%. The performance was maintained over time by regularly using the ITCH unit. These key figures clearly demonstrate how Hapag-Lloyd is maintaining its leadership in sustainability and efficiency, managing fouling to reduce drag and lower emissions for long-term benefits. “We are very pleased that this analysis from DNV confirms our internal assessment of the result achieved by the implementation of ITCH. This method reflects our proactive approach to reducing emissions caused by biofouling,” said Nikhilesh Bhatia, Director Fleet Energy Efficiency, being responsible for the ITCH project at Hapag-Lloyd. Over the assessment period, the ITCH system successfully managed hull biofouling, by initially reducing resistance. Additional fouling would accumulate over time without repeated hull cleaning. Proactive grooming prevents future degradation of vessel performance due to fouling re-growth. This long-term effect was not accounted for in the analysis and is likely to underestimate the total economic benefit of proactive cleaning with ITCH. Nevertheless, Return on Investment (ROI) from the ITCH system for the two vessels was under 3 months at sea in these cases. “The findings of this case study emphasize the critical role of minimizing biofouling in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from shipping. As outlined in our recent Maritime Forecast to 2050 report, regular or proactive hull cleaning remains one of the most effective strategies to achieve this goal,” said Dr. Uwe Hollenbach, Senior Principal Consultant at DNV Maritime Advisory, Ship Performance Center, Hamburg. Hapag-Lloyd’s Nikhilesh Bhatia said: “This is an excellent example of how Hapag-Lloyd promotes sustainable maritime transport, by implementing innovative technology leading to reduced emissions and improved financial performance both in the short and long term.” In summary, Hapag-Lloyd’s commitment to sustainable shipping through innovative green technologies such as ITCH show the company’s dedication to responsible shipping practices. With ITCH, prioritising sustainability with a clean hull will lead to a healthier ocean, planet, and strengthen the bottom line. Source: ShipshaveOverhauls of 'heritage brands' raise the question: How important are our products to our identities?

ATLANTA — On Jan. 18 and 19 the AT&T Playoff Playlist Live! will be held at State Farm Arena in advance of the College Football Playoff national championship on Jan. 20. The star-studded lineup was announced Thursday at a news conference at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Performances will include Lil Wayne and GloRilla on Saturday; and Camila Cabello, Myles Smith and Knox on Sunday. On game day, the Allstate Championship Tailgate, taking place just outside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in the Home Depot Backyard, will feature country acts on the Capital One Music Stage, including global superstar Kane Brown and iHeartCountry “On The Verge” artist Ashley Cooke. The concerts are just two of the festivities visiting fans can enjoy in the days leading up to the big game. The fan experience for both ticket holders and the general public has been a focus for event planners. All weekend long, an estimated 100,000 people from across the country are expected to attend fan events preceding kickoff. “It will be an opportunity for fans of all ages to come together to sample what college football is all about, and you don’t have to have a ticket to the game to be a part of it,” said Bill Hancock, executive director of the CFP in a press release. “We’ve worked closely with the Atlanta Football Host Committee to develop fan-friendly events that thousands will enjoy come January.” On Saturday, Jan. 18, Playoff Fan Central will open at the Georgia World Congress Center in downtown Atlanta. The free, family-friendly experience will include games, clinics, pep rallies, special guest appearances, autograph signings and exhibits celebrating college football and its history. That day, fans can also attend Media Day, presented by Great Clips, which will feature one-hour sessions with student-athletes and coaches from each of the College Football Playoff national championship participating teams. ESPN and social media giants X, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok will be taping live broadcasts from the event. On Sunday, Jan. 19, the Trophy Trot, both a 5K and 10K race, will wind its way through the streets of downtown Atlanta. Each Trophy Trot participant will receive a T-shirt and finisher’s medal. Participants can register at atlantatrackclub.org . On Sunday evening, the Georgia Aquarium will host the Taste of the Championship dining event, which offers attendees the opportunity to indulge in food and drink prepared by local Atlanta chefs. This premium experience serves as an elevated exploration of local cuisine on the eve of the national championship. Tickets to the Taste of the Championship event are available on etix.com . Atlanta is the first city ever to repeat as host for the CFP national championship. The playoff was previously held in Atlanta in 2018. “We are honored to be the first city to repeat as host for the CFP national championship and look forward to welcoming college football fans from around the country in January,” said Dan Corso, president of the Atlanta Sports Council and Atlanta Football Host Committee. “This event gives us another opportunity to showcase our incredible city.” The College Football Playoff is the event that crowns the national champion in college football. The quarterfinals and semifinals rotate annually among six bowl games — the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, Capital One Orange Bowl, Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential and the Allstate Sugar Bowl. This year’s quarterfinals will take place on Dec. 31, 2024 and Jan. 1, 2025, while the semifinals will be Jan. 9-10, 2025. The CFP national championship will be Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. For additional information on the College Football Playoff, visit CollegeFootballPlayoff.com . Get local news delivered to your inbox!Tavia Acquisition Corp. Announces Pricing of $100 Million Initial Public Offering

CHRIS Brown has a lifelong love, a passion, an obsession he just can't let go - basketball. Six months ago the former professional basketball player focused all of that energy into a new business at Broadmeadow called Hoop Dreams. Login or signup to continue reading "I always wanted to start something focusing on individual coaching," he said. "When I came here to play it was a rugby league town. The last couple of years basketball has just taken off." Brown was an international import back in 2003 to the former local team - the Hunter Pirates. He had been playing in Japan, but the guard took the opportunity to play in the NBL and this move would end up anchoring him to the city. Brown fell in love and the couple went on to have three children who "fortunately also fell into basketball". His eldest child Diyah, 13, plays for the Newcastle Falcons and has made country NSW selection, with hopes of pursuing the game further. Basketball is booming in the Hunter, with plans for a new $82-million Newcastle basketball stadium under way. But the project has garnered hundreds of objections from the community due to the location on Wallarah and Blackley ovals. "We need the courts, we need the space," he said. "With the NBA popularity growing here and on social media the sport is considered cool, kids love the culture of it. Everyone is watching Steph Curry shoot threes, they love it." With a $30,000 fitout complete with a custom-designed court, gym, meeting space and even a mural, it is easy to see why this dedicated basketball training space has quickly grown in popularity for young players. According to Brown there are 75 aspiring and academy athletes on the books, ranging from under 12s right through to age 18. The roster of coaches, which includes program appearances from NBL 1 Falcons players Myles Cherry and Ryan Beisty, focus on individual skills and going back to basics. "Within a week we were at capacity," he said of launching the business. "The kids love basketball, but there is so much more to sports than just the game. We have a nutritionist, strength and conditioning training, a psychologist. The goal is skill development for kids of all ages, but we also just want to help create good kids." Brown has big plans for the business which is currently running as a not-for-profit. He wants to create outreach programs in NSW, to get the teenagers out into low socio-economic communities to do their own coaching. "It is important for those high performance kids to give back, to have that experience," he said. The third part of the puzzle is travel, taking his own Hoop Dreams teams to play in other competitions both nationally and abroad. On the first weekend of November, Hoop Dreams saw its first touring team compete in the Annual Seaside Classic Tournament in Port Macquarie. The under 17s girls team took home the win. "The hardest transition is figuring out what do you do when you stop playing professional sport," he said. "I hope we can build this as place for connection, a community for these kids." Jessica began her journalism career in 2009 as a cadet at The Port Stephens Examiner before moving to London for a two-year stint working in magazines and digital publishing. The Lake Macquarie local returned to Australia where she took up a reporting role at The Maitland Mercury. She worked across several rounds including local council, police and property before moving into digital journalism and joining the team at The Newcastle Herald in 2017. Jessica began her journalism career in 2009 as a cadet at The Port Stephens Examiner before moving to London for a two-year stint working in magazines and digital publishing. The Lake Macquarie local returned to Australia where she took up a reporting role at The Maitland Mercury. 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The CoE has already begun functioning from the premier training facility of the Indian Railways located in Secunderabad. It has developed Kavach standard training and operating manuals as well as installation practices for the loco pilots, loco inspectors, loco-shed supervisors, signal and telecom engineers and other field personnel in recent times, informed senior officials. The centre, which has been working on the newer version and roll-out of Kavach, has just released an ‘Uniform Braking Algorithm’ incorporating various special features to meet operating conditions across various Original Equipment Manufacturers. Standard installation drawings of Kavach and various kinds of locomotives have been finalised, they explained. The ‘logic’ behind direct loco-to-loco communication on existing railway network designed by the centre has also been accepted by Research Design & Standards Organisation as a standardised arrangement to be used by all stakeholders. 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Another 11 special training programmes were conducted for 877 chief loco inspectors in the technology, said IRISET Director-General Sharad Kumar Srivastava during the annual day function. Published - November 26, 2024 12:24 am IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp RedditNorfolk Southern Corp. stock underperforms Monday when compared to competitors despite daily gains